{"title":"Atsuko Yusen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtsuko Yusen\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that explore the delicate intricacies of everyday life with poignant storytelling and subtle humour. Her work, such as \u003cem\u003eDekoboko Bittersweet Days\u003c\/em\u003e, blends emotional depth with a gentle touch, inviting readers into relatable experiences told through expressive art and thoughtful narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can anticipate stories that balance light-hearted moments with melancholic reflections, capturing the bittersweet nature of human relationships and personal growth. Yusen’s graphic novels resonate with those who appreciate introspective themes delivered with warmth and sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dekoboko-bittersweet-days-by-atsuko-yusen-9781427870964","title":"Dekoboko Bittersweet Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny and adorable when they first met, Rui - still just as adorable - now looms over his boyfriend, Yuujirou. Though they were little more than best friends at first, the confusion over their true feelings for one another smouldered until they confessed. Now every day passes with such overwhelming sweetness it's all they can do not to ask themselves, \"am I allowed to be this happy?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final high school judo contest, the last summer of their high school careers, and beyond... the thought of his future with Rui makes Yuujirou's heart flutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA slow-burn love story between a diminutive, athletic teen and his towering, kind-hearted best friend as they journey the slightly bitter road to adulthood towards sweeter days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDekoboko Bittersweet Days\u003c\/em\u003e contains sexual content and is intended for an audience aged 18 years and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596167430380,"sku":"9781427870964","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/fe546043a2aa907fe3653be2e1e9a124.jpg?v=1777931025"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/atsuko-yusen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}